Nguyễn Phương Trang
Giới thiệu về bản thân
- Teenagers primarily use online news sites (52%) and TV (37%). Printed newspapers and "Others" account for a very small percentage (4% and 7% respectively).
- Young adults show a more balanced distribution between TV (35%), online news sites (33%), and "Others" (26%), with printed newspapers being the least popular (6%).
- Old people heavily rely on TV (42%) and printed newspapers (29%), while online news sites (23%) and "Others" (6%) are less common.
The increasing popularity of foreign festivals like Christmas and Halloween among young Vietnamese people is a widely debated issue. In my opinion, this trend is a positive development that enriches the cultural landscape rather than diluting it.
Celebrating these international holidays provides Vietnamese youth with opportunities for fun and positive cultural exchange. It exposes them to global trends, making society more open and tolerant, which is essential in an interconnected world. Moreover, these festivals often boost local commerce and provide new forms of entertainment without deep religious or cultural obligations.
While concerns about losing traditional identity are understandable, they are often exaggerated. Young Vietnamese are perfectly capable of distinguishing between celebrating foreign holidays for fun and maintaining core national traditions. Festivals like Tết are deeply ingrained in the culture and remain the most important time of the year. The celebration of Christmas or Halloween simply adds more festive color to the calendar, it does not replace the value of local customs.
In conclusion, the adoption of foreign festivals by Vietnamese youth is a sign of cultural dynamism. It is a harmonious blend of the local and the global, which should be embraced.